Rogue Landlords Look Outhttp://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/20180410
<p>As of 6th April 2018, parts of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 come into effect that see the introduction of 'Banning Orders' for rogue landlords and a database of rogue landlords and property agents in England.</p>
<p>This new system is intended to stop landlords with convictions for housing offences in one council area from letting homes in another council area and is housing Minister, Sajid Javid plan to fight against bad landlords and provide better protection for tenants.</p>2018-04-09T10:43:00-00:00The Meaning of Care in the Workplacehttp://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/20171009
<p>TV Property expert and Celebrity Jungle campmate Martin Roberts, suggests a new way of embracing &ldquo;Employee Care&rdquo;</p>2017-10-09T11:06:00-00:00Martin's Blog - What's Cosmetic and What's Costly?http://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/20170321
<p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;">Most properties that I come across in the auction rooms of the UK need renovating to a greater or lesser degree. Being able to spot what is just a cosmetic problem and what is going to be costly to sort out, is a great thing to be able to do. Here is my Top 10 list of things to concentrate on when viewing a property and assessing its merits as a renovation project.</span></p>2017-03-21T13:06:00-00:00Landlord Downloadable Templateshttp://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/20161104
<p>This article contains various links to&nbsp;download a variety of&nbsp;forms and template letters useful if you are a landlord.</p>2016-11-03T10:23:00-00:003 Day Property Training Weekends Further Infohttp://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/20161027_3
2016-10-27T15:42:00-00:00Free Membership Testhttp://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/20161027_2
2016-10-27T14:30:00-00:00Property Auction Masterclass Registrationhttp://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/20161027_1
2016-10-27T10:05:00-00:00Property Auction Masterclasshttp://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/20161027
<p>How do you like the idea of spending a day at a property auction in my company? Prior to this, how do you fancy becoming one of the UK's top authorities on property auctions?&nbsp;</p>
<p>Learning&nbsp;all the tricks of the trade. Getting inside info from some of the UK's top auctioneers and setting yourself up to maximise the potential that property auctions bring.&nbsp;</p>2016-10-27T08:53:00-00:00Forthcoming Training Weekendshttp://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/20161021
<p>I have helped create a training course, based on my best selling book 'Making Money From Property', that will put you in the best possible position to benefit from property investment. From spotting bargains and the hints and tips about buying at auction, to negotiating finance and running a successful portfolio.</p>2016-10-21T11:14:00-00:00Martin's Latest Bookshttp://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/Martins_Latest_Books
2016-10-18T12:15:00-00:00Auctions in Action Online Property Auction Coursehttp://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/20150619
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I&rsquo;m extremely pleased to announce that I have teamed up with Fielding Financial to launch the 'Auctions in Action' online property auction course, designed to provide both complete newcomers and seasoned property investors with everything they need to know about finding and buying property at auction.</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>2015-06-19T10:51:00-00:00Martin's Blog - Putting Back Period Featureshttp://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/Martins-Blog---Putting-Back-Period-Features
<p>One of the joys of owning an older home is the beautiful period features that it has to offer. Whether it be exposed wooden ceiling beams, dainty etched glass panels in doors, ornate cornicing or grand fireplaces, very often it is period treasures that gives a property its distinct character.</p>2015-03-17T13:30:00-00:00Martin's Blog - Bubblicious - Tap into the Top Bathroom Trendshttp://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/Martins-Blog---Bubblicious---Tap-into-the-Top-Bathroom-Trends
<p>I remember my grandparent&rsquo;s &lsquo;bathroom&rsquo; was a tin bath in front of the fire and an outdoor loo that used to freeze your bit&rsquo;s off!&nbsp;&nbsp;A far cry from today&rsquo;s modern bathrooms, which are so sophisticated that doing the morning ablutions, becomes quite an experience.&nbsp;</p>
<p>So if you still wake up to the avocado bathroom suite with its moldy tiles, wobbly loo seat and grimy bath, take note of what the most on trend bathrooms offer.</p>2014-07-18T13:44:00-00:00Martin’s Blog - Finding and Working with Contractorshttp://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/Martins-Blog---Finding-and-Working-with-Contractors
<p><span>Avoid being scammed and make sure you get the best out of the relationship you have with your contractors and professional tradespeople.</span></p>2014-05-26T11:32:00-00:00Martin's Blog - Renovating for Buy to Let or ‘Buy to Debt’http://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/Martins-Blog---Renovating-for-Buy-to-Let-or-Buy-to-Debt
2014-05-19T17:25:00-00:00Martin's Blog - Dig out the Deedshttp://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/Martins-Blog---Dig-out-the-Deeds
<p><span>What are the risks of buying a property where there are no Title Deeds?</span></p>2014-05-12T13:52:00-00:00Keeping Illegal Drugs out of Rented Propertieshttp://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/Keeping-Illegal-Drugs-out-of-Rented-Properties
<p><span>It goes without saying that the presence of illegal drugs in any rental property is a headache for Landlords and property managers &ndash; and can cost dearly. This guide for Landlords has been put together by the local police constabulary to help spot the signs that illegal drugs might be present is a rental property and how to deal with the situation.</span></p>2014-05-05T22:41:00-00:00Martin's Blog - Do Tradesman See You Coming?http://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/Martins-Blog---Do-Tradesman-See-You-Coming
<p>Irrespective of how experienced you are in property development, you need to grasp how to deal with tradespeople and contractors to avoid being taken for a ride.</p>2014-04-28T11:12:00-00:00Martin's Blog - Know Your Crackshttp://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/Martins-Blog---Know-Your-Cracks
<p><span>Well given that it&rsquo;s Easter week and I hope that you are all having a &lsquo;cracking&rsquo; time (hah! -no excuses for the pun!), I thought that this week I would write about cracks. Serious cracks - and how they can impact on your redevelopment project.</span></p>2014-04-21T12:35:00-00:00Martin's Blog - Not so much a 'Des Res' as a 'Cash Cow'http://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/Martins-Blog---Not-so-much-a-Des-Res-as-a-Cash-Cow
<p><span>A case of an ugly property in a not particularly desirable area returning 'double digit' rental returns to its owner.</span></p>2014-04-14T12:16:00-00:00Martin's Blog - A 'Convenient Flat'http://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/Martins-Blog----A-Convenient-Flat
<p><span>An interesting case of a property with a flat above a shop giving the buyer all sorts of development options.</span></p>2014-04-07T13:31:00-00:00Martin's Blog - Mundic Block - Crumbling investment or Cornish bargain?http://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/Martins-Blog---Mundic-Block---Crumbling-investment-or-Cornish-bargain
<p><span>House builders in the South West were recycling as far back as the beginning of the 20th Century by using by products of the Cornish Tin industry to manufacture cheap concrete. However, years on these blocks can crumble like sugar lumps if exposed to water. So what is the extent of problem of Mundic Block and should investors give any property constructed from concrete a wide berth?</span></p>2014-03-31T12:02:00-00:00Martins Top Tips on buying New Build Property http://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/Martins-Top-Tips-on-buying-New-Build-Property-
<p><span>New properties are almost always more energy-efficient, environmentally friendly and economical to run than older ones. They&rsquo;re generally well planned, adapted to contemporary lifestyles and many are covered by structural guarantees that reduce the potential for unpleasant &ndash; and expensive &ndash; surprises. Add to this the variety of properties on offer &ndash; from stylish apartments to traditionally designed family houses &ndash; and it&rsquo;s no wonder that brand new homes have been popular.</span></p>2014-03-27T13:01:00-00:00Martin's Blog - Thatched Roofs - Efficient Insulation or A Risk too Big?http://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/Martins-Blog---Thatched-Roofs---Efficient-Insulation-or-A-Risk-too-Big
<p><span>Whilst I get to see a fair share of older, character properties on my travels, it is quite rare for us to visit a property with a thatched roof. Many properties with thatched roofs are period cottages and homes that have that &lsquo;chocolate box&rsquo; charm and if located in a rural location with other similar properties, this alone can be quite appealing. With renewed interest in our historic architecture, thatching is once again, becoming more popular, but are houses with thatched roofs property investor / developer fodder &ndash; or more trouble than their worth&hellip;</span></p>2014-03-24T20:12:00-00:00Martin's Blog - Empty Properties - Are they Untapped Opportunities?http://www.makingmoneyfromproperty.tv/articles/Martins-Blog---Empty-Properties---Are-they-Untapped-Opportunities
<p><span>Empty properties are abit of a sore point for most councils and local authorities. Aside from the fact that they are often the cause of complaint to the council by neighbours and local residents because of their unsightly appearance, they can also attract other anti-social issues such as squatters and criminals. But what about their appeal to property investors...?</span></p>2014-03-17T15:20:00-00:00